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Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg TeleThe Med Surg Tele RN provides inpatient care to adults on medical-surgical floors with telemetry monitoring. The role emphasizes rapid rhythm assessment, early detection of decompensation, and coordination for timely interventions. The nurse collaborates with the care team to optimize stability, ensure accurate documentation, and support safe discharge planning.
Responsibilities: Monitor patient status and cardiac rhythms; interpret rhythm strips and respond to abnormal findings. Administer medications and therapies per orders; manage IV access as needed. Assess and address clinical changes; escalate to the physician promptly. Coordinate with physicians, bedside nurses, and case management for individualized care plans. Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the EHR.Educate patients and families on condition management and planned care. Support care transitions and discharge planning based on clinical trajectory.
Qualifications
Education: Associate degree in Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited program.
Licensure: Current and valid RN license in the state of practice.
Certifications:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Telemetry certification or equivalent knowledge preferred
  • Experience or Skills: Experience on telemetry-enabled inpatient units; strong rhythm interpretation and documentation skills; ability to manage multiple patients and priorities.
Experience Inpatient Med/Surg with telemetry experience Ability to recognize and respond to cardiac events PreferredBSN preferredACLS or other critical care certifications Work Environment Typical medical-surgical floor with telemetry; interactive rounds and standard hospital scheduling, including day and night shifts. Documentation and communication are performed through the electronic health record and interdisciplinary team meetings.

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JOB OVERVIEW

Experience level

Senior

Location

Southampton, NY

Occupation

Acute Care Nurses

Industry

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals

Posted

11 days ago

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